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BEL 282T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,693 mi
Last recorded69,693 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 282T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 69,693 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 67,841 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 65,949 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 63,637 miles

both front king pins have play

Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 59,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 10 Jan 2020 58,763 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 58,064 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 56,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside king pins and top trunions have slight movement

Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 54,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,591 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,175 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 49,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

starter motor wiring loose

Fail 18 Dec 2014 49,170 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,678 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 43,157 miles

nearside king pin has slight movement

Pass 29 Dec 2011 39,062 miles

n/s/f lower trunion has play.....play in steering rack..

Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,679 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 38,679 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,751 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,677 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2007 37,667 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,448 miles

offside lower sill poorly repaired

steering lock worn

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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BEL 282T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BEL 282T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BEL 282T registered?

BEL 282T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BEL 282T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 282T shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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